instead of oilcloths [dull at that to] and a little spray of flowers
2006-08-12 08:14:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
THEY TRY TO MATCH COLORS OF THERE RESTURANT, PLUS ITS GROSS LOOKING AT WHITE ONES WITH FOOD ALL OVER THEM
2006-08-16 07:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by pepsikiss 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oilcloths can be wiped down with bleach-water, so the Health Dept is happy.
Most restaurants use plain white tablecloths because they can be washed in bleach, also keeping the Health Dept happy.
I think you'll find that most things restaurants do, are done to stay one step ahead of the Health Dept, which has the power to close those restaurants, if they aren't clean enough.
2006-08-12 15:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by Nosy Parker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find that he cheaper restaurants and cafes do have bright coloured cloths on tables. The only reason is so they dont have to change it after every customer. you will find if you pay more to eat, they will have white cloths and this i think is to show you how clean they are as they change it after every customer
2006-08-16 12:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by spindal2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because they'd have to spend a fortune on laundering them. People spill food and no one wants to sit at a table with a stain on the cloth.
2006-08-12 15:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because a decorative tablecloth might distract from the aesthetics of the food being served.
It's also cheaper.
2006-08-12 15:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by Mike R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-12 15:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that they are not able to hide stains left by previous customer.
2006-08-12 15:17:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cost. It cost a lot cleaning them and it is more sanitary
2006-08-12 15:19:22 · answer #8 · answered by bullticky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it detracts from the food, only cheapo places have a bunch of colors all over teh table
2006-08-15 22:27:42 · answer #9 · answered by hanumistee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They want to hurt your eyes so you cant see how really bad looking their restaurant is???
2006-08-12 15:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by Brittany 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not very cost effective.
2006-08-12 15:17:23 · answer #11 · answered by kalaka 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋